The Government of Madhya Pradesh has initiated a sweeping administrative reshuffle, transferring 26 IAS officers to key positions across the state. In the most significant move, Sheo Shekhar Shukla has been elevated to the role of Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Home, while also maintaining oversight of Culture and Bharat Bhavan. The reshuffle impacts several critical departments including Energy, Health, Tribal Development, and Women & Child Development, aimed at streamlining governance and project execution across the state in early 2026.
| Officer | New Designation | Additional Charges |
| Sheo Shekhar Shukla | ACS, Home | ACS Culture; Trustee Secretary, Bharat Bhavan |
| Umakant Umrao | PS, Animal Husbandry & Dairy | — |
| Shobhit Jain | PS, AYUSH | — |
| Alok Kumar Singh | Secretary to Chief Minister (CM) | — |
| Vishesh Gadhpale | MD, MP Power Management Co. | Secretary, Energy |
Detailed Postings by Sector
Health & Social Welfare
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Dhanraj Raju S: Commissioner, Health Services.
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Ms. Nidhi Nivedita: Commissioner, Women & Child Development.
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Dr. Fating Rahul Ramdas: Director, Health Services.
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Mrs. Disha Pranay Nagvanshi: Additional Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM).
Economic & Infrastructure
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Anay Dwivedi: Commissioner, Commercial Tax.
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Gautam Singh: Commissioner, MP Housing Construction & Infrastructure Development Board.
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Dilip Kumar Yadav: MD, MP Tourism Development Corporation.
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Shriman Shukla: Secretary, Planning, Economics & Statistics (Addl. charge Member Secretary, State Food Commission).
Energy & Environment
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Rishi Garg: MD, MP Central Region Power Distribution Company.
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Dr. John Kingsley A R: Secretary, Horticulture & Food Processing (Addl. charge Secretary, Narmada Valley Development).
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Swatantra Kumar Singh: Secretary, Fishermen Welfare & Fisheries Development.
Tribal & Local Administration
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Tarun Rathi: Commissioner, Tribal Development.
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Mrs. Neha Maravya Singh: Additional Secretary, Tribal Affairs.
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Virendra Kumar: Additional Commissioner (Revenue), Gwalior Division.
Strategic Significance
This reshuffle represents a strategic alignment of senior bureaucrats with the state’s 2026 priorities:
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Home & Culture Synergy: By appointing Sheo Shekhar Shukla as ACS Home with additional charge of Culture, the government is ensuring a high-level focus on both state security and heritage management.
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Energy Reforms: The appointment of Vishesh Gadhpale to lead the MP Power Management Company suggests a push for improved power distribution and financial health in the energy sector.
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Direct Oversight for CM: Alok Kumar Singh’s role as Secretary to the CM ensures a trusted conduit between the Chief Minister’s office and the state’s various administrative departments.
Administrative Summary: Key Departments Impacted
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Revenue & Agriculture: Dilip Kumar Kapse (Deputy Secretary, Farmer Welfare) and Mrs. Malika Nigam Nagar (Deputy Secretary, Revenue).
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Education & Information: Buddhesh Kumar Vaidya (Secretary, MP Board of Secondary Education) and Mrs. Vandana Sharma (Secretary, MP State Information Commission).
